Posting Close Date:
Applicants must submit their completed application by 07-03-2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST
Application and Special Instructions
ABOUT THIS JOB
Position Specific Summary
The Budget Manager position at the City of Tucson’s Business Services Department (BSD) oversees the development, implementation, and monitoring of the organization's budget. The role is crucial in ensuring fiscal responsibility, aligning resources with strategic objectives, and facilitating effective decision-making to achieve program and project objectives within budgetary constraints.
Work is performed under the supervision of the Finance Administrator. This position exercises supervision over staff in the budget division.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Assists in the preparation of the City’s annual budget using current financial data, historical data, trend analysis, research, and existing procedures. Works closely with Satellite Finance Managers, City Departments function leads, City Manager’s Office, and Council Members to create the base budget, operating budget, capital improvement plan/ projects, workforce planning, FTEs, and the budget calendar. Coordinates the integration of strategic plan goals, strategies, and performance measures into the budget process. Assists in the development of the annual budget book.
2. Regularly reviews reports to ensure accuracy; identifies, analyzes, and corrects variances. Provides guidance and support to staff to accomplish monthly financial projections. Uses historical data, trends, and other factors to forecast future financial performance and budget requirements. Conducts financial analysis to support budget monitoring and forecasting activities, such as cost-benefit analysis, variance analysis, and scenario analysis.
3. Oversees the Budgeting Platform and ERP system to ensure data alignment. Maintains budgeting platform functionality, troubleshoots issues, and coordinates with IT and vendors for upgrades and improvements. Provides support to budgeting platform users, including budget staff, finance staff, and City stakeholders.
4. Supervises one or more full-time employees, giving direction and guidance. Reviews and implements personnel actions, including employee hiring actions, training sessions, and evaluations. Reviews and approves employee timecards and time-off requests. Prepares departmental and city-wide budget memos, reports, and presentations.
5. Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.
Working Conditions
Mostly office environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Work Experience: Five (5) years of directly related experience.
License/Certifications: A valid and unrestricted driver’s license with two (2) years of licensed driving is required.
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration.
Five years of experience in budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, which includes three years of experience in a supervisory capacity (having supervised at least 1 full-time employee)
Three years of budget or finance experience in a municipal or government setting
Knowledge of and experience working in Adaptive and Workday
POSITION DETAILS
Job Profile
J0835 - Finance Manager
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Compensation Grade
G111
Hourly Range
$38.91 - 58.36 USD
The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
FLSA
Exempt
Position Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Department
Business Services Department
Department Link
Background Check: This position has been designated to require a criminal background check.
ABOUT US
Benefits: The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at
Citizenship: The City of Tucson employs only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. Citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Status.
City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/AffirmativeAction/Veterans/Disability Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status.If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD).
The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at or 520-791-2619.
Recruiter Name
Neil Nickol (48268)
Recruiter Email
For Human Resources general questions please contact 520-791-4241.